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Wittenberg - Göttingen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 81 daily train trips between Wittenberg and Göttingen. The average train journey from Wittenberg to Göttingen takes 4 hours and 29 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Distance118 mi (191 km)
Fastest train3h 24m
Lowest price$22.68
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Wittenberg to Göttingen?

There are 3 train lines with service from Wittenberg to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 75 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express43h 38m$102.64
Deutsche Bahn754h 25m$83.85
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company126h 20m$37.87
  • The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wittenberg to Göttingen start from $23, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Göttingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wittenberg leaves from Pratau and 5 other stations. And in Göttingen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Wittenberg to Göttingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Göttingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 24 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 16 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Göttingen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Wittenberg to Göttingen. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Wittenberg and Göttingen is approximately 118 miles, or 191 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wittenberg to Göttingen on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Wittenberg at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 81 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Göttingen to Wittenberg.

City Information

Göttingen

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Göttingen is a city in central Germany, and its highlight is the University of Göttingen, founded in 1737. The university was once the most-visited university in Europe. Its grand splendor is still visible today, especially in the Göttingen State and University Library and its Old Botanical Garden.

The city center of Göttingen is another lovely spot to stroll around, with its many picturesque buildings and charming cobblestone streets. To explore the history and cultural significance of the city, check out the Göttingen City Museum. Make sure to stop in the marketplace in front of the Old Town Hall, too. In the corner of the square, you'll find Vierkirchenblick, a metal plate in the ground from which you can see the four most important churches in Göttingen.

Although Göttingen is relatively far from any of Germany's most significant cities, robust transportation still makes traveling there a breeze. Frequent Deutsche Bahn trains connect the city to Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Antwerp, and more. Intercity buses operated by FlixBus and Sindbad offer additional ground travel at very affordable prices.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Wittenberg?

Main departure station: Pratau

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Wittenberg where you can board the train.

All train stations in Wittenberg:

  • Pratau

  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg

  • Lutherstadt Wittenb. Altstadt

  • Griebo

  • Lutherstadt Wittenb-Piesteritz

  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg-Labetz

Where is the train station in Göttingen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Göttingen has one train station.

All train stations in Göttingen:

  • Train Station

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